Here is what I made from that tutorial.... I love learning from others, new ways to do things. I'm constantly watching tutorials on you tube and looking at crafters blogs. It helps keep me fresh and my mojo doesn't go on holiday.

The base of my purse outside was cereal boxes instead of chipboard. Basically the same thing anyway. ;)

January 31, 2013

Gosh its hot here in Christchurch, New Zealand!And yes the ground is still shaking here but only small 3 pointers and under and is hardly noticable. Last weekend we had a 4.6 though and the only thought I had was that it could have waited till I had the DVD on that I was going to watch.... a shake during a battle scene has an awesome 4D effect!

No its not scarey to me here anymore. The kids also shrug it all off. But we are the lucky ones. There are still people having massive problems with EQC and Insurance companies. Not to mention the center of the city is still closed and broken. Buildings are being demolished still and cleared. Orientation is hard especially when we had relyed on buildings as land marks that are no longer there.

Putting that aside everything is right and dandy.... Hot weather for summer. My kids will be going to school next week so I really can't wait till that happens. LOL

But here is a card I decided to put together (i had a spare few minutes).

The layered heart card was put together as follows:1. take out three sheets of red paper (thin paper) and trim the paper just under the size of the front of the card

2. Then cut a heart using the fiskars Ultra shape express and heart template with the self healing mat to protect your work surface in the middle of each.

3. Take one of these pieces, from the wrong side use your fiskars Shapeboss and sample template - and emboss using the stylus.

January 12, 2013

Where have all those years gone? To think that 39 years ago today.....January 1974 it was a scorching hot 39 degrees...and I still to this day remember the sweat pooring off the face of the Minister who married us......LOL!

It was nice to get out my trusty Fiskars Tools and whip up this very last minute card last night...........hope he likes it!

January 10, 2013

Is megga busy here in New Zealand. Kids are on holiday and yet again I'm always inviting their friends around and no-one is reciplicating.... its an annoying fact but I don't get a day off. The countdown begins - 4 weeks to go! They go back on the 2nd Feb! agggh.... why are these holidays so long?

I am also preparing for Ethans Starwars Theme birthday party.... details will be on my personal blog soon.

Here is a layout I did using Kaiser craft Miss Match Collection. Its such a great collection of goodies!I am still carrying on with my A4 size scrapbooking too this year.

The colours and patterns are so inspirational. Love it.

Fiskars tools used:

I used the "Up in the clouds" cartridge with the interchangeable boarder punch. The rose part was used only on the corners of the mat of "the coming up roses" punch.

December 30, 2012

One of my favorite childhood memories is staying up late to ring in the new year.

It seemed so grown up and exciting!

This year you can help the new generation make those memories even more
special by hosting a family friendly party. With simple and colorful
decorations, dressed-up games, and fun accessories, you can’t go wrong.

First, set the stage with bright colors and a little sparkle. Tulle
pom poms are easy to make and cost-effective. They can be either
hanging or table-top decorations.

To make the pom poms, start with two yards of tulle (add more
tulle for larger or fuller pom poms). Using Fiskars scissors, cut down
the fold of the fabric. After doing so, there will be two pieces of
tulle the same size – one on top of the other.

With the layers of fabric together, fold the fabric back and forth – accordion style. For larger pom poms, made the folds wider.

Once
folded, keeps the folds on the top and bottom edges. Gather the fabric
(open edges) from each side and tie tightly in the center.

Cut the
folded edges apart with Fiskars scissors. Then pull all the layers
apart to create a full pom pom. Add self-adhesive jewels to the tulle
for a bit of sparkle.

A party wouldn’t be a party without costumes, right? Buy glittery top hats at a party supply store and add handcrafted accents.

Cut
a 12 inch long strip of paper (width can vary) with the Fiskars SureCut
Deluxe Craft Trimmer (12"). Using the paper trimmer or Fiskars
scissors, make even vertical cuts the length of the paper (do not cut
the strip all the way through; leave approximately a quarter of an inch
uncut along the top of the paper). Roll the paper up from one side to
the other. Open the cut ends and then tuck the paper roll behind the
ribbon band added to the party hat.

And before you ring in the new year, don’t forget
to commemorate the past year in a time capsule. Buy a clear jar and add a
band of patterned paper inside the jar. Embellish the paper with
Diamond Edge Border Punch and back it another band of contrasting paper
before placing it inside. Then let the party goers each add pictures,
notes, and other items that represent the year.

December 19, 2012

Are you stuck for time this Christmas but want to make some handmade cards and tags?

I found a great site whilst surfing the net.......over at Jolly Allsorts

They have FREE downloadables.......such as these for making quick and easy Gift Cards and Tags.

So thought I'd share here with you all............time can be taken up with other things at this time of the year......or maybe you have forgotten someone....these would also be great for Teachers Gifts.

So grab yourself a craft bag.....most of us probably have at least one of these around the home...and some ribbons or embellishments from your stash....maybe a Christmas decoration like I have used...it came off some chocolates that I was given last year...so I'm re-gifting it....

The tags could also be used as a Bookmark! So surf the net if you are stuck for time....there are so many great projects around this time of the year......Jolly Allsorts

Fiskars Tools used:

Fiskars Surecut Trimmer

Fiskars Circle Hand Punch - 1/4"

Fiskateer Scissors

........well it's not long now until Christmas.....only 6 more sleeps......woohoo.......................must admit I LOVE Christmas....love having the family altogether on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day..............

Are you ready for CHRISTMAS at your place?

If you need a fun TO DO LIST.....you can find the FREE Downlaodable pdf file for this over at the same site Jolly Allsorts

December 17, 2012

Ooh I had fun creating this Card for a wonderful friend...using my Fiskars Seasonal Punches.

I'm so lucky to have been sent these by Rebecca Peck last year......and I love using them for Christmas! Thanks Rebecca.....you know how much I love my Fiskars Punches!

I love using the Stampin Up Christmas Stamps and combining them with my Fiskars Tools......and to finish this card off I also added one of the gorgeous chipboard Reindeer from Scrapmatts! You know how much I love to doodle on my projects.....well I just had to get out my Signo White Gel Pen and colour the reindeer eye,feet and nose......LOL!

Making cards give me so much pleasure....it's great therapy......especially this time of the year!